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Beginning Sailing Picks of the Net
Your guide of Sailing has found some great resources to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable trip on your way to becoming a more seasoned sailor...
Virtual Sailor
Need to brush up on those sailing skills? Virtual Sailor is a state of the art sailing simulator which accurately models the sailing environment from a sailboat's perspective. Great effects and even a better price... Free!
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Inland Navigation Rules
Brought to you by Reed's Nautical Companion, these rules of the road (or waterways) for most water vessels are a must read for all boaters. Includes General Rules, Steering and Sailing Rules, Lights and Shapes, Sound and Light Signals, Exemptions and Interpretive Rules.
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All About Weather
SAILcast on Intellicast.com is one of the most comprehensive weather sites around. With specialized sailing forecasts, water temperatures, wave heights, watches and warnings, highly local wind maps, thunderstorm probabilities, plus radar, it's the only complete forecast for marine activities.
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Basic Boating Safety Certification Course
Designed by marine educators, this course covers basic boating safety concepts that you need to know. You can progress at your own pace and on your own time schedule. Your progress through the review quizzes is monitored by a boating instructor who offers comments and clarification when necessary. Topics include The Boat, Legal Requirements, Preparation, Operations, Getting Underway, Accidents, Special Items and the State Specific Requirements Final Exam. Upon completion your certificate & ID card will be sent via U.S. mail for a small fee.
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For the Beginning Sailor
This article on sailing basics from the American Sailing Association has need to know information... visual aides, sailing terminology, the parts of a boat, and more. The diagrams are incredibly detailed and are a great help.
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